I need some accountability!

Its a simple "change". You simply need to have the moment when you've had enough and are ready to make the actual change. I always do this, and it took me awhile to realize that I need to step out of my comfort spot and do something about it. I used to eat out and say, well just this once. I finally was able to realize that I wanted it enough to step out of my comfort zone and i did just that. Make a plan, and stick to it, and stop making excuses. You have noone to appease but yourself. If you want it bad enough, go get it girl.

One thing I found that helped, because I have friends that love to eat out, is to find restaurants in town that have low calorie meals. As for snacking thats harder but just try and keep healthy snacks in the house. Hope these suggestions help

I have that [problem too. Everyday is not motivating. ESPECIALLY on the WEEKENDS. That's the hardest for me. You can do it though. I'm gonna add you.

This was my big problem. I always liked to cook huge hearty meals. Now, I have slowed down on cooking hearty meals on a daily basis and pay more attention to what I have been eating. If you feel like snacking while you are out, take along a sandwich bag full of veggies to curb your hunger until you get home. Always make sure you never run out of the healthy food you need to succeed. Otherwise, this will tempt you to just order a pizza. Welcome and good luck! Feel free to add me as well.

i started getting healthier last June and i am giving myself until august 2012 to get close to my goal. so during this time i am not allowing myself to cheat or take days off with any regularity. i think i have had 2 or 3 days since june where i went significantly over my calorie goal and that involved going to spanish restaurants. i will not eat any fast food, store bought candy, cakes etc.. i drank more than one beer for the first time yesterday and will not be making that a habit.

i've been cheating the last 10 years and i figure i can be "good" for a little over a year. i'm almost 5 months in and it seems to be going great.


obviously everyone goes about it differently but this is working for me.

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Hey! We have pretty similar stories. I'm getting married next summer, too, and want to slim down by about 20-25 pounds (lost about 6 so far). I love cooking, and so does my fiance. We have scaled back a little bit but still like to make steaks and pastas and things once in a while. We love to go out to eat, too.

I did find that switching to more vegetarian or just vegetable-heavy meals helps a lot. I've been making things like veggie curries, stirfry, and soups (made a delicious lentil soup last night!). I'm also trying to limit myself to one lunch and 1-2 dinners out each week. It sounds like a lot, but I would easily go out for every meal on Saturday and Sunday, as well as some weekdays.

Food is also my problem. I have been gaining and losing the same 5-12 pounds for a year. feel free to add me.

I know the feeling. I lost 25 pounds and kept it off for two years. Then I started "allowing" myself a really bad for me snack here and there - always saying "it's just this one, I can do better tomorrow". Eight months later I've gained 14 of those pounds back. Two things happened. I didn't allow myself any treats for so long that I binged the minute I tried one again. And two I felt so bad about it that I stopped taking care of myself. One day I just woke up and decided enough was enough and i was worth more than that. What worked for me.......make a list of all of the foods that get to you and their nutritional content. Don't remove them from your diet because then you want them even more. Find a portion size of each that is reasonable and allow yourself that portion once a week. Knowing that you can have it (just not today) helps and looking forward to the treat is motivational too. I've also found new snacks that fill the void but are healthier. Good luck.